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HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136117421 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B84Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hcnyfoundation.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$674K
net assets
$9.8M
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
84%
profile · synthesized from sources

The Harvard Club of New York Foundation supports students from New York City attending Harvard University through scholarships, mentoring, and emergency financial aid. It provides undergraduate and graduate students with stipends for unpaid summer work, funds tuition for NYPD officers pursuing advanced degrees at the Kennedy School, and hosts events connecting scholars with alumni and leaders. The foundation also sponsors public speaker series on public policy and media, fostering educational and civic engagement within the NYC-Harvard community.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Seligmann Public Policy Lectures
Hosts prominent public policy leaders for lectures at the Harvard Club of New York, funded by the Herbert J. and Lise R. Seligmann Endowment.
George J.W. Goodman Lectures on Media & Global Affairs
Sponsors lectures on media and global issues featuring leading journalists and thinkers, made possible by an endowment from George J.W. Goodman ’52.
Graduate Student Stipends and Support
Offers funding and programming for graduate students at Harvard Law School, Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Design, and other schools with NYC connections.
Kennedy School Tuition Grant for NYPD Officers
Provides full tuition support for NYPD officers to pursue a one-year Master in Public Administration at Harvard’s Kennedy School, including a welcome event and networking opportunities.
Undergraduate Scholarship & Mentoring Program
Supports 20 undergraduates (five per class) from NYC’s five boroughs with financial aid, mentoring, career guidance, and emergency grants; includes summer stipends for unpaid internships in public service, arts, and academia.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Hosting public lectures and speaker series
      Hosts the Annual Seligmann Public Policy Lecture and the George J.W. Goodman Lectures on Media & Global Affairs, along with regular speaker series on journalism, security, criminal justice, and other topics relevant to New York City, featuring prominent Harvard affiliates and public figures.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Hosting scholar and community events in New York and Cambridge
      Organizes regular in-person gatherings for scholarship recipients, alumni, directors, and families, including annual dinners, luncheons, brunches, rooftop events, and welcome receptions at the Harvard Club of New York and in Cambridge.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Mentoring NYC-based Harvard undergraduates
      Provides mentoring, career support, and networking opportunities to a cohort of 20 Harvard College students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds from New York City, with five new mentees added annually.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Supporting Harvard graduate schools through targeted programming
      Operates ongoing support programs for students at the Graduate School of Education, Law School, and Graduate School of Design, including stipends, career engagement, and opportunities to address urban development challenges in New York City.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting student internships with summer stipends
      Provides summer stipends to Harvard College and graduate students pursuing unpaid or low-paying internships in fields such as public service, healthcare, the arts, government, and law in New York City, enabling participation without financial hardship.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Funding scholarships for New York City students attending Harvard
      Provides annual financial support to at least 20 undergraduate students from New York City’s five boroughs, as well as graduate students and other educational programs at Harvard University. This includes tuition grants and stipends to reduce financial burdens and enable focus on intellectual and creative development.
    • Funding specialized graduate programs for New York professionals
      Awards grants for tuition and stipends to New York Police Department officers attending the Kennedy School's mid-career Master in Public Administration program, and supports pilot initiatives for students at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School with ties to New York City.
    • Providing emergency financial assistance to Harvard students
      Offers emergency grants to Harvard students for unexpected expenses such as travel and storage during urgent campus evacuations, including support provided in March 2020 when students were required to leave campus abruptly.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.17M
Contributions & grants$823K70%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$347K30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$674K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$567K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$9.94M
Cash$607K
Investments$9.33M
Liabilities$99K
Net assets$9.84M
Liquid reserves176.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +26.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • ALLISON CHARNEY EPSTEIN — PRESIDENT
  • ANAND JOSHI — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL J KRAMER — SECRETARY
  • DAVID BATTATT — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DAVID SILVER — DIRECTOR
  • JULIA PO — DIRECTOR
  • LISA EILAND — DIRECTOR
  • NEVIN STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
  • RAGHAV CHOPRA — TREASURER
  • RONALD KAMDEM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • Foundation supporters Partner — Individuals who make annual gifts to support the organization's programs
  • George J.W. "Jerry" Goodman '52 Partner — Provided an endowed gift to establish the George J.W. Goodman Lectures on Media & Global Affairs.
  • Harvard Alumni Association Network — Coordinates the Cambridge Dinner with the annual Harvard Alumni Association meeting.
  • Harvard Business School Partner — Piloting new support programs for business students.
  • Harvard Club Network — Collaborates with the Harvard Club by encouraging member participation in events and programs.
  • Harvard Club of New York Network — Host organization for Foundation events and member engagement.
  • Harvard Club of New York City Partner — Collaborates to foster scientific, literary, and educational interests among members.
  • Harvard Club of New York City Partner — Source of bequests and overlapping membership with the HCNY Foundation
  • Harvard College Network — Partner institution supporting students from New York City
  • Harvard College Partner — Collaborates with Harvard College to support financial aid and student mentoring initiatives.
  • Harvard College Partner — Collaborates with Harvard College to support students through financial aid, mentoring, and stipends.
  • Harvard College Partner — Ongoing support programs for undergraduate students.
  • Harvard Graduate School of Design Partner — Ongoing support programs for design students.
  • Harvard Graduate School of Education Partner — Ongoing support programs for education students.
  • Harvard Kennedy School Partner — Ongoing support programs for public policy and government students.
  • Harvard Kennedy School Partner — Supports NYPD officers pursuing one-year advanced degrees at the Harvard Kennedy School through tuition funding.
  • Harvard Law School Partner — Ongoing support programs for law students.
  • Harvard Law School Partner — Provides stipends for Harvard Law School students working in low-paying public interest law positions in New York City.
  • Harvard Management Company Government — Oversees the co-invested endowment of the HCNY Foundation alongside Harvard University's endowment funds.
  • Harvard Medical School Partner — Piloting new support programs for medical students.
  • Harvard University Network — Collaborates with Harvard University through endowment co-investment and support of educational programs.
  • Harvard University Partner — Provides grants and support to graduate students across Harvard University who have connections to New York City.
  • Herbert J. and Lise R. Seligmann Endowment Partner — Endowed the Annual Seligmann Public Policy Lectures through a generous gift.
  • Kennedy School Partner — Provides tuition grants for NYPD officers to attend the Kennedy School’s mid-career MPA program.
  • NYPD Partner — Partners with the NYPD to support officers receiving advanced degrees at the Kennedy School through Foundation scholarships.
  • New York Police Department Partner — Offers tuition grants for NYPD officers to pursue graduate education at the Kennedy School.
  • The Graduate School of Design Partner — Creates opportunities for Graduate School of Design students to work on urban development issues in New York City.
  • The Graduate School of Education Partner — Supports the Graduate School of Education’s work to improve education quality in New York City.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Alumni-Endowed Programming Sustainability
    methodology: alumni-endowed_programming
    By relying on endowed gifts from alumni to fund specialized speaker series and cultural events, the Foundation ensures long-term programming continuity, because permanent funding mechanisms insulate mission-critical activities from annual fundraising volatility.
  • Endowment Co-Investment for Growth
    methodology: endowment_co_investment
    By co-investing its endowment with Harvard University’s professional investment team, the Foundation grows its long-term giving capacity, because leveraging institutional expertise reduces management costs and increases returns over time.
  • Holistic Mentoring Model
    methodology: holistic_mentoring
    By combining financial support, career development resources, and personal relationships, the Foundation supports low-income and first-generation Harvard students to succeed academically and professionally, because integrated non-financial guidance addresses systemic barriers beyond cost.
  • Intergenerational Peer and Mentor Networks
    methodology: intergenerational_networking
    By fostering intergenerational connections among Scholars, alumni, and directors through informal gatherings, the Foundation sustains engagement and knowledge transfer, because sustained relational networks produce mentorship and belonging that formal programs alone cannot.
  • Scholarship with Civic Engagement
    methodology: scholarship_with_civic_engagement
    By providing scholarship support to talented New Yorkers, the Foundation enables access to Harvard education while fostering a long-term commitment to civic contribution in New York City, because linking educational opportunity to community responsibility strengthens regional leadership pipelines.